Federal Account Executive - Intel Community
iCOUNTER
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About iCOUNTER
iCOUNTER is building the future of cybersecurity. Modern enterprises depend on thousands of third parties—yet nearly half of breaches involve them, making the extended enterprise a critical attack surface.
iCOUNTER is the first Risk Intelligence company built to counter threats across your entire ecosystem. Our AI-native platform makes Risk Determinations at the point of intelligence collection, helping organizations understand what's real, relevant, and actionable.
Founded by cybersecurity pioneers and backed by leading investors, iCOUNTER created a new category: Counter Threat Operations.
The first wave focused on prevention. The second on detection and response. The third wave is Counter Threat Operations—and we're defining it.
Position Overview
iCOUNTER is seeking a highly motivated Federal Account Executive to drive revenue growth and strategic customer engagement across the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). This role is responsible for developing and expanding relationships within the intelligence agencies, identifying mission-aligned opportunities, and driving adoption of iCOUNTER’s Counter Threat Operations, cyber threat intelligence, third-party risk, and cyber risk management solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across the defense sector while managing complex sales cycles from initial engagement through contract award and deployment
Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and build a robust pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking, and relationship development
Build trusted relationships with military leaders, civilian executives, cybersecurity professionals, acquisition personnel, and program managers to align iCOUNTER solutions with mission objectives
Conduct executive briefings, solution demonstrations, and strategic planning sessions to position iCOUNTER as a trusted cybersecurity partner
Provide customer and market intelligence to inform product strategy, competitive positioning, and go-to-market initiatives while consistently achieving revenue and growth objectives
Required Skills
Active TS/SCI clearance
5+ years of successful sales experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) customers
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, SaaS, enterprise software, or related technology sectors
Experience selling into intelligence or national security organizations
Experience managing complex federal sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
Strong prospecting, relationship-building, and opportunity development capabilities
Familiarity with intelligence analysis, cyber operations, threat intelligence, risk management, or national security workflows
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Preferred Skills
Existing relationships within Intelligence Community agencies
Experience selling cybersecurity, threat intelligence, fraud prevention, risk management, or intelligence platforms
Familiarity with classified environments and intelligence acquisition processes
Experience working with major intelligence community systems integrators and contractors
Benefits & Perks:
Full Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage, with 100% employee premiums covered and 90% dependent premiums covered on base plans
401(k), HSA, & FSA Plans
Flexible PTO
Meaningful equity ownership
Company Holidays & Paid Sick Days
Monthly home-office stipend for internet, equipment, or other technology needs
iCOUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. iCOUNTER provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Accommodation: If you need accommodations, reach out to accommodations@icounter.com.
Completion of a Background Check is required for employment at iCOUNTER